Chiefs coach backs arena league quarterback in NFL clash
Gunther Cunningham shifted from doubt to belief as the Kansas City Chiefs host the 6 0 St Louis Rams. The Rams visit amid a season start that has fans buzzing and the coach praising Kurt Warner’s NFL readiness.
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Leach Madden and Simpson clash at district forum
At a local forum last night Congress hopefuls Jim Leach Russ Madden and Bob Simpson voiced sharp disagreements. The event highlighted rival positions as voters consider the 1st District race and policy contrasts.
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Ramblin Dick Olson Demonstrates Flying Pumpkins
Rural Ma rengo resident Dick Olson and his cannon prove every weekend that pump kins can fly in a quirky feature from Fridays Gazette.
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Social Security boosts 3.5 percent for 45 million Americans
The government will raise Social Security benefits by 3.5 percent starting January, the largest hike in a decade. The average retired payment rises by about 29 dollars to 845 dollars monthly, with SSI and disability recipients also gaining. Civil service and military retirees also see higher checks, as inflation remains modest.
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Political market at UI shows Bush gain
Iowa Electronic Market traders have raised Bush stock after the final presidential debate with Bush around 49.4 to Gore’s 50 for the winner take all market and Gore at 50 cents to Bush 49.4 cents in the general market. University of Iowa economist Robert Forsythe notes diverging opinions and a close race.
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Vinyl siding allowed in Cedar Rapids historic district
Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission voted 9-1 to let Marilyn Ellison proceed with vinyl siding at 1715 Grande Ave SE in the Redmond Park Grande Avenue Place district. The group noted a Building Department computer error incorrectly permitting the work.
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250 Million-Year-Old Bacteria Revived By Salt Crystal
Researchers say a bacterium trapped in a salt crystal 1,850 feet underground near Carlsbad New Mexico has been revived after 250 million years in suspended animation. The organism related to Bacillus could illuminate early life and calibrate evolutionary clocks. Scientists caution about salt permeability and potential recent seeding.
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